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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 07:52 AM
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E4OD leaks only when towing?

i have a 1991, E350 van, 130,000 miles. 1st change.
with E4OD tranny.
i replaced the (ATF) Fluid, and i added a can of Trans Tune.

the thing works fine, driving by itself,
But when i try to TOW a trailer, it Starts ****ing Large amounts of ATF out the front of the tranny.

HELP Please???????

Is the ATF Boiling? or that stupid can of trans tune?
why did i add that,
my mechanic recommended that i add it???????


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mike
 
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 07:53 AM
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the work is leaking,

it starts leaking large amounts of fluid. why did leaking get ****ing?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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overheated torque converter, makes the converter swell and fluid blows past the front seal. tow with the overdrive off and your problem should be solved.
 
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